2016 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD Review

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Colorado offers passengers in its extended cab about the same head- and legroom as the GMC Sierra 3500HD.
The GMC Sierra 3500HD offers just a little more head- and legroom than the Chevrolet Colorado, making it a little roomier and more comfortable.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Chevrolet Colorado is a better financial choice over the GMC Sierra 3500HD, when considering MSRP.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Chevrolet Colorado carries a much lower Destination Charge than the GMC Sierra 3500HD.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Colorado is much slimmer than the GMC Sierra 3500HD, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Chevrolet Colorado, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Sierra 3500HD.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Colorado offers much less torque than the GMC Sierra 3500HD, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Handling
The Chevrolet Colorado has a significantly smaller turning radius than the GMC Sierra 3500HD, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the GMC Sierra 3500HD is clearly the choice over the Chevrolet Colorado for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Colorado is clearly outclassed by the GMC Sierra 3500HD.

Utility
The Chevrolet Colorado has less seating than the GMC Sierra 3500HD, making the GMC Sierra 3500HD the better choice if you often have passengers.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Colorado comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the GMC Sierra 3500HD.

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Frontal Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Side Crash Rating

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

Not Tested

Invoice*:

$19,955 - $33,678

$32,557 - $54,056

Days On Lot: Comparing Ease of Negotiation

Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.

Monthly Trend for:2016 Chevrolet Colorado

No Data

Monthly Trend for:
2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD

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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

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